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Check out our Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees throughout the years, who
have been inducted throughout the years of our organization. We are
extremely proud of the following inductees who have played a major part in the
sport of boxing.
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NATHANIEL FITCH, SR |
Nathaniel "Sweet Red" Fitch was born on October 31, 1965 in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Nathaniel grew up there and joined the United State Army in 1977. In 1983 Fitch
was transferred to Fort Bragg, NC where he won most of his titles: 1983 All Army
Championship, 1983 Interservice Championship, 1984 Olympic Sports festival
Championship, 1985 National ABF Championship and the 1987 Eastern Olympic
Trials. Nathaniel had 203 bouts with 187 wins, 16 losses and 1 draw. He
retired from the Army in 1988 and had 23 professional fights winning 17 of them.
Nathaniel is currently married to Annie M. Fitch and they have two children. In
1999, Fitch (now "Coach Fitch"), established the "Fitch Youth Activity League".
Coach Fitch continues to train these kids hard and teach them everything he
knows about life. Especially Boxing! |
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MARVIN SMITH |
Marvin was born September 12, 1932 in Gaffney, South Carolina. He began boxing
in 1953 under Coach Roy Turner, who is also a Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame
Member. Marvin joined the Navy and boxed until 1957, becoming the Fleet Champion
as well as the Far East All Navy Heavyweight Champion in 1957. Marvin returned
home in 1957 and went on to win a number of Championships throughout the
Carolina's and also became the Open Heavyweight Champion in 1960. He retired in
1961 with a total of 56 wins (35 of them by way of KO) and 13 losses. Marvin
Smith currently resides in his hometown of Gaffney, South Carolina. |
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ALONZO CHAPMAN |
Alonzo "Lonnie" Chapman was born in Ridgeville, SC on February 26, 1951. He is
married to Marie E. Chapman and has four children. While serving in the United
State Army, he began his boxing career. Out of 87 bouts total, he walked away
with 78 wins and only 8 losses. He was SC State Boxing Champion four times.
Lonnie turned pro in 1981 and fought James "Bonecrusher" Smith, who later became
the WBA Heavyweight Champion in 1982. Lonnie currently coaches basketball as
well as amateur boxing and has received numerous awards of appreciation from his
community. |
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BILLY STANICK SR. |
Billy Stanick started training amateur boxers back in 1972. Over the years,
Billy has promoted more boxing tournaments and professional boxing matches than
any other promoter in either of the Carolinas and possibly the entire Southeast!
Some of the outstanding fighters that her trained and managed over the years
are: Mike English, Billy trained English for 16 years and took him
through his entire pro career; Jerry Bell, Billy's
training took Bell to the World Tough Man Championship in 1995; Billy
Stanick has set up training camps at The White Rock Boxing Gym over the years
for many World Champions, including Mike Tyson. In 2009, Billy was elected to
the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. He also received the
Palmetto Patriot award from Senator Jakey Knotts and Lt. Governor Andre Bauer.
Over the years Billy has donated his time, resources and leadership to boxing
programs all over the Carolinas. |
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BERNARD TAYLOR |
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Taylor, a Carolina native from Charlotte, rose to become one of the greatest
boxers of all time and later an outstanding professional. He fought three times
for a World Title and won his first National Title as a Junior Olympian in 1972.
He won the National Golden Gloves Title an astonishing four times as well as the
1979 World Cup. He was selected as the featherweight contender for the 1980 US
Olympic Team. However, the Carter administration boycotted the Moscow Olympics
that year.
Taylor went pro in 1980 and compiled a 45-4 record including the USBA Super
Featherweight title. He fought Eusebio Pedroza of Panama, the undisputed and
undefeated Champion. Held at the Bojangles Coliseum in NC, it was a stirring 15
round bout that ended in a draw. Bernard, who now operates a trucking
company, lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Our Mission for the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame
The CBHOF seeks to recognize the outstanding athletic achievements/contributions
of the many gifted and dedicated athletes who have participated in the sport,
along with those individuals who have advocated, supported and promoted the
sport of professional and amateur boxing.